Status:
COMPLETED
SmartSet HV and Palacos R RSA Bone Cements in Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty
Lead Sponsor:
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Collaborating Sponsors:
DePuy International
Conditions:
Arthritis
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-78 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
A randomised radiostereometric study comparing SmartSet HV and Palacos R acrylic bone cements.
Detailed Description
The fixation of components in total hip arthroplasty has a significant effect on the long-term survival of the prostheses. Bone cement in total joint replacement acts as an anchoring medium for the pr...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- patients in need for total hip arthroplasty
Exclusion
- patients with an existing condition such as malignancy, pregnancy, severe osteoporosis and disabling musculoskeletal problems (other than in the hips),
- patients on corticosteroid treatment,
- patients who had already participated in a clinical study with an investigational product in the last 6 months.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2002
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
35 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00837850
Start Date
October 1 2002
End Date
October 1 2008
Last Update
August 26 2011
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